The folks over at the electric bicycle company FLX caught lightning in a bottle two years ago when they launched the original Babymaker electric bicycle. Now, the company is back up on a hill in a thunderstorm, jar in hand, hoping to do it again. And this time they’ve brought and even better e-bike than the first time around. More…
Volkswagen shares EPA ranges for 2022 ID.4, RWD Pro model sees 20 mile increase compared to 2021
Volkswagen of America has shared its EPA-estimated ranges for the 2022 versions of its ID.4 Pro electric SUV. While each of the 2022 trims of the ID.4 Pro saw range increases, it was the RWD version that saw the biggest jump to 280 miles compared to 260 in Volkswagen’s 2021 model. More…
Mazda CX-60, The Brand’s First PHEV, Teased Ahead Of March 8 Debut
Part of Mazda’s Large Product Group, the CX-60 crossover is rear-wheel drive and boasts more than 300 horsepower. More…
BMW i4 M50 Versus M3 Drag Race Is Remarkably Close
This drag race really puts the future of BMW’s entire performance lineup into perspective. More…
A Chinese company is building a colossal 16 MW offshore wind turbine [Update]
Zhongshan, China-headquartered MingYang Smart Energy is in the process of building the largest offshore wind turbine yet: the MySE 16.0-242 wind turbine. Once it launches, it will dwarf the 14-megawatt (MW) GE Haliade-X. Why do they keep getting bigger. More…
Quick Charge Podcast: February 22, 2022
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. More…
Lotus Considers Listing New EV Division On Stock Market
Lotus is currently on tour to get an idea of investors’ interest in the automaker’s “EV” stock. More…
Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+: In-Depth Review, Winter Range, Charging
Looking for the most detailed review of the EQS? This video breaks it all down, complete with chapters and timestamps. More…
Tesla launches Model Y in the UK and other right-hand-drive markets
Tesla has launched the Model Y in the United Kingdom and several other right-hand-drive markets as the electric SUV is solidifying its position as the most popular EV in the world. More…
Electrify America partners with Kia to provide EV6 customers up to 4,000 miles free charging
North American EV charging network Electrify America has announced a collaboration with Kia America to provide 1,000 kilowatt-hours (kWh) of free charging to EV6 customers. According to EA, this should equate to about 3,500-4,000 miles of complimentary charging.. More…
Auto Lane Change Could Make Tesla Autopilot Illegal In Europe
After the NHTSA investigation into FSD, now Germany’s KBA is looking at Autopilot. More…
China: BYD Sold Almost 93,000 Plug-In Cars In January 2022
It’s a new monthly record. The eighth in a row. More…
Switching
Switching is at the heart of the electrical systems for e-mobility platforms. The performance of the switching devices – the transistors – determines the power levels, the efficiency and even the size of the systems. Switching at higher frequencies reduces the size of the magnetics and allows more integration, lower weights and longer range More…
Michael Lohscheller joins Nikola Motor
The German top manager Michael Lohscheller has joined Nikola Motor. The US manufacturer of battery and fuel cell trucks has appointed Lohscheller as president of the company. The former Opel CEO and short-term head of Vietnamese automotive start-up VinFast will report to CEO Mark Russell as president of Nikola. Nikola says that in his new […] More…
2022 VW ID.4 EPA Numbers Are Out, Base Model Gets 280-Mile Range
All 2022 ID.4 trims see range increases and improved MPGe ratings. More…
Tesla Model S Line Briefly Paused For Vehicle Updates: Report
It appears we have a refreshed Model S coming to town … sort of. More…
Volkswagen looks ready to take Porsche public
Volkswagen wants to take Porsche public. The rumours that had been circulating for some time have now been officially confirmed by Porsche SE. Volkswagen could use the proceeds of a Porsche IPO to finance the development of new electric models, among other things. Porsche Automobil Holding SE, which holds a 53 per cent majority stake […] More…
Volkswagen looks to take Porsche public
Volkswagen wants to take Porsche public. The rumours that had been circulating for some time have now been officially confirmed by Porsche SE. Volkswagen could use the proceeds of a Porsche IPO to finance the development of new electric models, among other things. Porsche Automobil Holding SE, which holds a 53 per cent majority stake […] More…
What should the charging station of the future look like?
Will the electric-vehicle charging station of the future look a lot like a gas station, or will it involve more clusters of chargers in corners of vast blacktop parking lots? Thankfully, if you go by the winners, announced earlier this month, of a competition called “The Electric Fuelling Station of the Future,” the answer is neither… More…
BMW to eliminate all sounds in the i7
One of the goals in the series development of the all-electric BMW i7 is to keep as much disturbing noise away from the occupants as possible. BMW has now provided some details about the corresponding test programme on acoustic test benches specially designed for electromobility. For the clientele who afford a premium saloon, it is […] More…
